Hepatic angiosarcoma manifested as recurrent hemoperitoneum

World J Gastroenterol. 2008 May 14;14(18):2935-8. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.2935.

Abstract

Angiosarcoma is a rare tumor that account for less than 1% of all sarcomas. Although hepatic angiosarcoma usually presents with unspecific symptoms, it rapidly progresses and has a high mortality. We report a rare case of primary hepatic angiosarcoma manifested as recurrent hemoperitoneum.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Hemangiosarcoma / complications*
  • Hemangiosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Hemoperitoneum / diagnosis*
  • Hemoperitoneum / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / complications*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Recurrence